How long does a African wild dog last?
Typical lifespan
7–11 yr
A pack hunter with one of the highest kill success rates of any large predator.
How that compares
African wild dog against things of a similar time.
African wild dog 7–11 yr
Cheetah 8–17 yr
Dishwasher 7–13 yr
Sofa 7–20 yr
Green anaconda 10–30 yr
Cougar 8–20 yr
Treadmill 7–15 yr
Rottweiler 8–12 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.1 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 3 of them |
Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.
More about an African wild dog
- How much does a African wild dog weigh? 18–36 kg
- African wild dog vs Gray wolf Side by side
- African wild dog vs Eurasian lynx Side by side
Common questions
- How long does an African wild dog last?
- An African wild dog lasts 7–11 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a African wild dog weigh? 18–36 kg
- How long does a lion last? 10–20 yr
- How long does a tiger last? 8–26 yr
- How long does a domestic cat last? 12–20 yr
- How long does a African elephant last? 50–70 yr
- How long does a blue whale last? 70–90 yr
- How long does a great white shark last? 50–73 yr
- How long does a cheetah last? 8–17 yr
- How long does a polar bear last? 20–32 yr
- How long does a giraffe last? 20–28 yr
- How long does a gorilla last? 35–55 yr
- African wild dog vs Gray wolf Side by side
- African wild dog vs Eurasian lynx Side by side
Sources
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution